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N160 TOP

1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,264 mi
Last recorded135,264 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD117,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 TOP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 135,264 miles

Metal filler pipe on fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 135,264 miles

Metal filler pipe on fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 127,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 118,758 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 118,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise off side front wiper blade split.

advise oil sump pan corroding and slight weepage.

advise rear silencer seam starting to split corroded advise replacement.

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,349
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 149
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Stop lamp not working 65
Registration plate lamp not working 51
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N160 TOP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,956 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N160 TOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N160 TOP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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